Saturday, June 29, 2013

Isn't that the truth? So often in our lives we can take things for granted. Our belongings, our employment, our homes, Family and Friends. Sometimes the magic in moments does not stem from the magnitude of the event, but in that moment itself. For instance I can reminisce from time to time, my mind wandering to the past. It's funny, but the moments that truly stand out in my mind, aren't the Holidays, the self achievements, the accumulation of material things, but rather things that might seem insignificant in the world, yet mean so much to me.

Like

Jonathon's first giggle, his eyes sparkling, the rosiness of his apple cheeks. It took me by surprise and of course I laughed and he laughed back, beaming and grinning and I laughed and smiled and he laughed again and again. it was a beautiful moment.

The look on my baby's face when his toes touched wet grass for the first time

Watching my Father and Jonathon nap in the rocking chair

Catching my first fish with my blingy pink fishing pole

Hugs and Kisses and affection

Wildflowers

There are so many more

Often it takes a tragedy, scare or just a wake up call to realize how important those moments are.

I cherish them and hold them dear to my heart

I created this journalling page for this weeks Mixability challenge

I really really love this colour combination

Stamps used are from Stamping Bella

Journal your art out Java Spills

Tallulah in her TUTU-The sentiment only, but watch for Tallulah a little later this week 'cause I'm LOVIN" this sentiment!!!

It's a sad day at Bella today. Paulinabella, who has been with Em for a long long time is bidding us a fond farewell! We are going to miss her much!!! Be sure you head over to her blog to wish her well!!!!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Sometimes things should be left as they are. Sometimes there is no need for embellishment

Keep it simple......state what you mean and mean what you state.

I pondered and pondered over how to present this piggy, but I wanted this little piggy to stand alone

He doesn't need a supporting cast, he's adorable just as he is!!!

Parker the Super Piggy is one of the latest releases over at Stamping Bella!

He is just WAYYYYY to cute!!!!

Don't you want to pinch those rosy l'il Cheeks??

Happy Birthday Emily!!!

I hope you had a Bellarific Day!!!!

To celebrate, Em's having a BIG BIG Sale

Here's all the Deets!

So yes I have been MIA.. but so have you!! LOL.. where has everyone been?

So it’s my birFday on tuesday.. I suffered so hard last year turning the big 4-0.. now 4-1 is a piece of cake (ok not really but I am trying to be positive..LOL).. It is the year of taking care of ME… and I am trying

So to celebrate my birFday on TOOSDAY.. I am starting our birFday sale early. Like. RIGHT NOW..so this is the time to pick up goodies you haven’t in the past.. gifts etc as it is our highest sale of the year. We are offering 25% off the whole store (not applicable to wholesale orders).. This includes our sale items as well.. and through the week I am hoping to post some sale goodies from my very own stash.. so keep an eye out on that section! CODE FOR OUR WEEKLONG SALE IS: bellabirthday2013 so enjoy! and tell your friends (or sistahs ) !

Oh and if you spend $100 or more (before the discount) you receive our BELLA EXCLUSIVE die for free! (limited quantities-$35 value)

I coloured Parker with my Touch Markers

Here's the Map!

Glad to say although my Mojo ran away for a bit, Parker helped me get it back!

Friday, June 21, 2013

I wish it was a little more sizzlin' here. It's chilly this morning.....going to have to do a little Cha Cha Cha to warm up!......ohhh work? Yeah, well I guess I'll have to save the dancing until tonight!

Friday, June 14, 2013

My Gosh! Is it Friday already? I can't believe how quickly the days are rolling by..sometimes I wish time would slow down and at other times, I'd love to speed it up just a little. This week I could by a few extra hours.....my plate (er probably platter) is quite full and I feel like I'm racing like the wind to keep up. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will have a little more energy next week!

My Dad is generally a happy and hard working guy. Sadly, he tore a tendon in his knee and has been "grounded" for the last few weeks, which is extremely frustrating for him. His mobility has been great affected and having to spend the day between the den and the bedroom is not his cup of tea.

Of course this is affecting Sydney too as she is used to her daily truck ventures and "working" right along with Grandpa.

He seems to be mending slowly, but surely and I pray that he is up and on his feet again soon!

Have a Fabulous weekend and don't forget to head on over to Blogabella to see the Delish creations from our Fabby DT and Da Sistahood!!!

If you haven't seen all the new sneak peeks of the up and coming release, you can also see them on Blogabella. I totally {Heart} these sweet new Characters!!!

and of course here is the Sketchy Poo for next week....you can go Square or Round.... It IS hip to be square!!! lol. Make sure you get your submissions in to Em before Friday next week to win some stamping bucks!!! It would be a great time to win some free rubbah and scoop up some of these adorable new stamps..... For the Uptownie fans, there are a couple of them coming as well!

This weeks challenge is a floral challenge......I used Sea Grass instead of flowers, but do have the flower pot (Summer Pot Large)!!! In addition to these two stamps, I also used this gorgeous Sand dollar on my background and the sentiment can be found here

Here is the Challenge Hop order. Be sure to follow over to the IO Blog to link up your entry for this week!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Sharing a Sneaky Peeky of Helga the Hot Chick.....from the HOT new line of Chick stamps coming very soon to Stamping Bella. If you haven't seen Em's peeks this week, you HAVE to head over to Blogabella to see!! I know these stamps are going to have everyone clucking!!!!!